Determination of Admission Criteria for Global Public Health Master at the University of Georgia

Abstract Background Recent events in the world, wars, pandemics, have once again raised the issue of the need for competent human resources in global public health (GPH). In Georgia, there are master’s degree programs in public health where global health is mostly offered as an elective or core course of the curriculum. University of Georgia (UG) is involved in the ERASMUS + project in GPH (BACE). UG initiated to create new GPH Master Program, which will be response towards local, regional and international challenges and demand. Objective Main objective of developing GPH program was to address and meet national and international global health education needs and challenges. The aim of the study was to identify evidence-based prerequisites for the MPH in GPH (UG). We conducting document review based on the GPH competency model (GPHCM) and evaluated: 1) GPH & MPH programs of the top 20 world university ranking (THE/2022); 2) CUGH associated programs; 3) Georgian MPH programs; 4) Georgian education documents (such as Georgian National Qualifications Framework (GNQF)); 5) Main directions of career development in global health. In addition, interviews with national experts were conducted (in education, employment, program leaders) using the Delph method. Results Study found that depending on the scope and content of the program, prerequisites for obtaining MPH in GPH varies. In addition to English competence and a high GPA, working or research experience or interviews or additional exams or other are required. In Georgia, there is no adopted GPHCM, but GNQF allows the establishment of MPH in GPH. UG new Master program (120 ECTS) will include 99 ECTS core (including research practicum & thesis) and 21 ECTS elective courses based on 6 domains of GPHCM. The program will mostly focus on population health management at a global level. Conclusions Study findings suggest any undergraduates with appropriate conditions could be eligible for admission to the UG (MPH in GPH). Key messages • UG admission prerequisites for Health Science undergraduates: National entrance exam, English proficiency B2, working experience and motivation letter. • UG additionally admission prerequisites for Health Science undergraduates: basic knowledge epidemiology and medical terminology (if credits available or test).

The Public Health Service (PHS) needs a sufficient and welltrained workforce to fulfill core public health activities. Given the multitude of complex challenges, from often short-term crisis management to long-term health promotion, a better integration of science and practice in the PHS is essential. In Germany, there is a lack of systematically established cooperations and integrated training concepts. However, both are essential to ensure continuous knowledge transfer between science and practice. In the EvidenzÖ GD study, representatives from practice, teaching and science jointly develop and pilot new qualification models to qualify public health professionals for work at the interface of practice and science. Based on a systematic analysis of existing collaborations and qualification models, 23 expert interviews were conducted to identify qualification approaches that will enable future public health professionals to work at the interface between science and practice. In a stakeholder workshop planned for July 2022, a multistage decision-making process based on strategic orientation mapping will be conducted to prioritize the identified approaches and generate ideas for new qualification models. In total 17 papers were analyzed and inductively coded according to three main categories. In addition to (1) context-related aspects, such as credentialing, recruitment strategies and resources, also (2) content-related aspects, such as training forms and didactical concepts were extracted. Furthermore, criteria relevant for the further development and continuation of the models (3) could be identified. By strengthening the scientific nature of practice in PHS and anchoring PHSrelevant topics in academia, the EvidenzÖ GD project contributes to a sustainable strengthening of evidence-informed approaches in PHS practice. The evidence-informed, participatory development of a tailored qualification model is intended to promote the pilot of the model, which is due in 2023.

Key messages:
Integrated qualification models support the strengthening of evidence-based approaches in the public health service (Ö GD) and promote the integration of Ö GD-relevant issues in science. Participatory approaches with explicit consideration of the perspective of young health professionals ensures that new qualification approaches meet the needs and requirements of future generations.

Background:
Recent events in the world, wars, pandemics, have once again raised the issue of the need for competent human resources in global public health (GPH). In Georgia, there are master's degree programs in public health where global health is mostly offered as an elective or core course of the curriculum. University of Georgia (UG) is involved in the ERASMUS + project in GPH (BACE). UG initiated to create new GPH Master Program, which will be response towards local, regional and international challenges and demand.

Objective:
Main objective of developing GPH program was to address and meet national and international global health education needs and challenges. The aim of the study was to identify evidence-based prerequisites for the MPH in GPH (UG). We conducting document review based on the GPH competency model (GPHCM) and evaluated: 1) GPH & MPH programs of the top 20 world university ranking (THE/2022); 2) CUGH associated programs; 3) Georgian MPH programs; 4) Georgian education documents (such as Georgian National Qualifications Framework (GNQF)); 5) Main directions of career development in global health. In addition, interviews with national experts were conducted (in education, employment, program leaders) using the Delph method.

Results:
Study found that depending on the scope and content of the program, prerequisites for obtaining MPH in GPH varies. In addition to English competence and a high GPA, working or research experience or interviews or additional exams or other are required. In Georgia, there is no adopted GPHCM, but GNQF allows the establishment of MPH in GPH. UG new Master program (120 ECTS) will include 99 ECTS core (including research practicum & thesis) and 21 ECTS elective courses based on 6 domains of GPHCM. The program will mostly focus on population health management at a global level.

Conclusions:
Study findings suggest any undergraduates with appropriate conditions could be eligible for admission to the UG (MPH in GPH).

Background:
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in adulthood. Cooperatively organised stroke care requires a high degree of interprofessional competence of junior professionals.

Objectives:
The project aim was to develop interprofessional competences for stroke care, to identify gaps in care as well as approaches to innovation during the pandemic through joint research. The focus was on person-centred care, communication and collaboration, roles and responsibilities, including strokenavigators. German Bachelor students of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy of the 7th semester (n = 22) were accompanied online in 60 teaching units in 2020/2021. The seminars consisted of (a) theoretical introduction to interprofessional stroke care (b) case-based collaboration with problem-based learning (c) applied health services research. The evaluation was based on a central questionnaire and written reflections from all students.
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